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Barabra Khattri is an award winning culture strategist and Tiny Habits coach transforming businesses from the inside out. Known for her expertise in aligning ‘people, purpose and profit’, Barbara’s visionary approach empowers business owners and leaders to create thriving, legacy-building businesses.Barbara discusses some techniques she uses as Matthew and Chantal discuss their personality type, whether they are an explorer, a driver or a conductor.You can find more about Barbara on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn under Barbara Khattri.Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Omer Sasson focuses on making the sourcing process of manufacturers easier, finding reliable suppliers, and helping businesses avoid costly mistakes when working with manufactures. He is based in Asia and has built up relationships with great suppliers in China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India and many others. Omer is your man on the ground in Asia.In our chat we also discuss tariffs with the USA, how this impacts businesses and the consumer.You can find more about Omer’s business at www.thesassoncompany.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Nicola Henderson is the CEO of Godstone Farm having had a career at Chessington World of Adventures, Madame Tussauds, Thorpe Park as well as Kidzania. We chat about her role as CEO at Godstone Farm and what this actually involves as well as plans for the future of the business. Nicola shares some interesting events that take place at Godstone Farm. You can see more of what it has to offer at www.godstonefarm.co.uk  Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Ben Rousseau is multi disciplined designer and multi award winning lighting artist specialising in the relationship between material, light and form. Ben work now heavily focuses on the relationship of time and light and we can improve our experiences with time and learning to appreciate more than ever living in the now. Ben’s passion can really be felt in our chat and he ideas are amazing. You can find out more about Ben at www.benrousseau.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Dani is a patient, positive and passionate professional organiser who brings bucket-loads of energy to each client. She loves to work with people to help them transform chaotic spaces into organised, calm functional environments they want to spend more time in. She helps them simplify their life, saving them time and bringing joy back into their home.D ani’s mission is to help people declutter and shed that excess ‘stuff’ from their lives, making space for what truly sparks joy and finding calm in the chaos. You can find out more about Dani and her services at www.danideclutters.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Sally from The Lost Sheep in Caterham shares her stories of her tea room and gift shop. Why she chose a high street shop and not in a shopping centre are just a few topics discussed as well as her plans for the future to help community groups. You can find Sally’s shop at www.thelostsheepcaterham.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Brian Lucas started his business in October 1982. He is an IP attorney and there is nothing Brian does not know. He shares with us what a trademark and a patent are as well as more technical matters and what factors need to be considered when applying for a trademark and or a patent. The chat with Brian was a real eye opener for us and so much was learnt. You can find Brian at www.lucas-uk.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Simon Severino has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working on the business more than in it. He shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs using his Strategy Sprints Method. During our conversation, Simon shares some of the ways to accelerate growth for an agile business and these are just some of his tips from his book, Strategy Sprints. You can find Simon at www.strategysprints.comYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Lee Cooper set up Paradigm 24 that makes sustainable event stands. During our chat Lee explains how the products work, how the business started and the future of the business. The future of events is using Paradigm 24 products that are sustainable and tick all the right boxes.Paradigm 24 won the sustainability award at the Tandridge Business Awards in 2024. You can find Lee at www.paradigm24.co.ukYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Gaby and Sammy are friends who now run Styled Right together. Styled Right is a fashion and homeware boutique located in church Walk Shopping Centre in Caterham. During our chat we talk about why a business would want to be in a shopping centre, the joys of working with a friend and the plans for the business and their amazing subscription. You can check out their online store at www.styledright.co.uk Your Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour